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  • Page 1 Z5 Zero Client User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3.3 LED indications ............... 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Installing the stand ..............2-2 Installing the Z5 Zero Client to a monitor ........2-2 Connecting a display ..............2-3 2.3.1 Connecting an LCD monitor ..........2-3 2.3.2 Connecting an HDMI monitor .......... 2-3 Connecting USB devices .............
  • Page 4 Logging in to the MultiPoint Manager ......4-6 4.2.2 Knowing the Windows ® MultiPoint Manager user interface ..................4-7 Knowing your network stations ..........4-11 Appendices ASUS Z5 Zero client solution ..............A-1 Suggested configuration table............A-1 Suggested host server configuration table ........A-2 ASUS contact information ...............A-3...

  • Page 5: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...
  • Page 7 ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 4: Client setup This chapter tells how to setup and deploy your Z5 Zero Client. Detailed descriptions of the connections are also provided. Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
  • Page 9 Enter or Return key. References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the Z5 Zero Client, including the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Mouse (optional) • If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, please visit the ASUS Service Center for repair or replacement of the defective components. • If any of the components is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 13: Z5 Zero Client Specifications Summary

    2. When the host server is using a USB keyboard and mouse and if it is logged-in as a multipoint station, connect a USB audio device (e.g. speaker) for audio support. All specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 14: Knowing Your Z5 Zero Client

    Knowing your Z5 Zero Client 1.3.1 Front panel LED indicator Power button Headphone/Audio Out jack MIC-in port USB port Restore button To restore the system to its default setting, insert a blunt object to press the restore button for five seconds, or until the Power LED turns to orange.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    (+5V 2A, 10W) Kensington® anti-theft lock slot The USB ports support one USB keyboard, one USB mouse, and one 500mA USB device (2.5” USB HDD).The Z5 Zero Client’s USB ports do not support a USB hub. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 16: Led Indications

    1.3.3 LED indications LED indicator Power button Color Display status Description Orange Initializing Power button Blue Standby mode Alternating Blinking Server identifying the client. orange and blue Green Blinking The client is searching the IP. LED indicator The client is connected to the Green server.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the system components. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 18: Installing The Stand

    Each side of the device has different notch shapes that matches with the slot on the stand. Ensure that the side notches match correctly with the slots on the stand. Installing the Z5 Zero Client to a monitor Stand screw...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Display

    Connecting an LCD monitor 2.3.2 Connecting an HDMI monitor • This device supports EDID-supported monitors. Contact ASUS if your monitors are not EDID-supported. • A dual-monitor setup is not supported. The VGA and HDMI ports cannot work at the same time.

  • Page 20: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB devices Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Network Device

    Connecting to a network device 2.5.1 Connecting to a router Router 2.5.2 Connecting to a network switch Router Network switch ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 22: Turning On The System

    Turning on the system The bundled power plug that comes with your device may vary with country or region. When your Z5 Zero Client is not in use, unplug the power adapter to save power. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for your Z5 Zero Client network. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 24: Installing The Drivers

    Installing the drivers • To install the LAN and VGA drivers of the Z5 Zero Client device, your host server must have the Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 (WMS 2011) installed. ® • The ViewSpan (VGA driver) is a VGA utility that allows you to automatically detect the monitor’s recommended maximum resolution.

  • Page 25: Installing The Drivers Manually

    Go. 3.1.2 Installing the drivers manually Installing the ViewSpan software (VGA driver) To Install the ViewSpan software (VGA driver): From the support CD, click VGA Driver (ViewSpan) and click setup.exe. Select a language and click OK. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 26 From the ViewSpan setup Wizard, click Next. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next. Chapter 3: Driver installation...
  • Page 27 Select the Output Display Port and click Install to start the installation. Click Back to go back to the previous setup, or click Cancel to exit the installation. The Auto output display port is the default output configuration. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 28 Wait while the Setup Wizard installs ViewSpan. Click Cancel to abort the installation. When the ViewSpan installation is complete, click Finish. Chapter 3: Driver installation...
  • Page 29 Click Yes to reboot the system and for the ViewSpan configuration to take its effect. Click No to manually restart your system later. Reboot your system after the ViewSpan is successfully installed. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 30 Installing the WMS Zero Client Manager software (LAN Driver) To install the WMS Zero Client Manager software (LAN driver): From the support CD, click LAN DRIVER (WMS Zero Client Manager) and click setup.exe. The Setup Wizard automatically installs the driver. Click Cancel if you wish to exit the installation.
  • Page 31 Otherwise, select No, I will restart my computer later to manually restart your computer. Reboot your system after the WMS Zero Client Manager is successfully installed. After rebooting your system, check the WMS Zero Client Manager main menu if tab is displayed. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 32 3-10 Chapter 3: Driver installation...
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to setup and deploy your Z5 Zero Client. Detailed descriptions of the connections are also provided. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...

  • Page 34: Client-Server Setup

    The monitor of the server must be connected directly to a video port of the computer that is running the MultiPoint Server. The standard stations’ monitors are connected directly to the video ports of the Z5 Zero Client devices. The Z5 Zero Client device replaces all standard PC stations.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Client-Server System

    Log in to the WMS 2011 with your user name and password. Wait for the server to initiate the Windows ® MultiPoint Manager (WMS Manager). For details, refer to section 4.2.1 Logging in to the MultiPoint Manager. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 36 Connect the Z5 Zero Client device to a monitor, mouse, keyboard and switch or router. Turn on the Z5 Zero Client device and check the Connect LED’s status. If the LED indicator is blinking, the client is still searching for the IP address.
  • Page 37 Select the Z5 client to add to your network from the Clients pane and click Assign to this server. The selected Z5 client is added to Assigned Clients pane and the connect LED turns to green. Create the account and password for each client’s station.

  • Page 38: Running The Windows ® Multipoint Server Os

    ® Running the Windows MultiPoint Server OS 4.2.1 Logging in to the MultiPoint Manager To log into the MultiPoint Manager: From the WMS 2011 Log-in page, key in your administrator user name and password. Press Enter to launch the WMS 2011. Click Cancel to activate the screensaver mode.

  • Page 39: Knowing The Windows Multipoint Manager User Interface

    4.2.2 Knowing the Windows MultiPoint Manager user ® interface Main Menu tabs Update alerts Help Selected Item Tasks pane General Tasks pane Computer Information pane ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 40 Click Add or remove computers to add or remove a client or clients in your network. Click MultiPoint on the web to know more about the product information via the ASUS website. You can view the information at http://www.asus.com/Server_Workstation/ Client_Device/Z5/. Chapter 4: Client-server setup...
  • Page 41 Click Identify station to know your client’s identification. Click Rename station to rename your client’s identification. Click Configure auto-logon to enable each station to log on automatically when the server is starting. The Z5 Zero Client does not support the Split Station function. ASUS Z5 Zero Client...
  • Page 42 Users This menu allows you to add, modify or delete user accounts in your network. Click Select the station from the left panel of the MultiPoint Manager window. Click Change full name to add or edit your user’s name. Click Change password to update or change your user’s password. Click Change level of access to your user’s access rights into administrator or standard.

  • Page 43: Knowing Your Network Stations

    Changing the location name This function allows you to change the location name of your client. Tick the client’s name in the Clients pane. Click Change location name and enter the desired location name. Click Submit. ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-11...
  • Page 44 Click Restart device. Click Yes to restart. Click No to cancel. Updating the firmware This function allows you to automatically update the Z5 Client’s firmware. Tick the client’s name in the Clients pane. Click to browse and find the saved configuration file.
  • Page 45 This function allows you to view the client’s name, IP address, and MAC address. Tick the client’s name in the Clients pane. Click Identify client. The power switch’s LED blinks when the server identifies the client. ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-13...
  • Page 46 4-14 Chapter 4: Client-server setup...

  • Page 47: Appendices

    Appendices ASUS Z5 Zero client solution Suggested configuration table Maximum number of Z5 devices Applications Notes ESC500 ESC500 (SKU #1) (SKU #2) For example: MS Word MS Excel MS Powerpoint Office * WMS 2011 only supports MS Office with Volume Licensing. ** Professional editing application (such as AutoCAD) is not supported.

  • Page 48: Suggested Host Server Configuration Table

    2 x 3.5” HDD/1 x 5.25” optical device Communications 2 x Intel 82574L GbE LAN Dimension 423mm x 190mm x 435mm (HxWxD) Net weight 10.8Kg (CPU, Memory and HDD excluded) All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Visit the ASUS website for updated information. Appendices...

  • Page 49: Asus Contact Information

    800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 50 Appendices...

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